
Rachel Bull
Rachel is a gardening editor, floral designer, flower grower and gardener. Her journalism career began 17 years ago on Country Living magazine, sparking a love of container gardening and wild planting. After more than a decade writing for and editing a range of consumer, business and special interest titles, Rachel became editor of floral art magazine The Flower Arranger. She then trained and worked professionally as a floral designer and stylist for six years, and has created floral installations at iconic venues. She joined the Homes & Gardens team in 2023, where she heads up the Gardens section, and presents the weekly gardening and floristry social series Petals & Roots. Her love of gardening has endured throughout her entire career, and she now grows an abundance of vegetables, flowers, trees and shrubs on her rambling plot. An expert in cut flowers, Rachel is particularly interested in sustainable gardening methods and growing flowers and herbs for wellbeing. In summer 2024, she was invited to Singapore to learn about the nation state's ambitious plan to create a city in nature, discovering a world of tropical planting and visionary urban horticulture.
Latest articles by Rachel Bull
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Petals & Roots: How to Create a Spring Patio Container that Bees and Butterflies Will Love – It's Perfect For Small YardsThis planting recipe will bring color all summer, too
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What Your Foxgloves Need in May – For Spectacular, Longer Lasting Summer BloomsThey may look effortlessly romantic, but a few care tasks this month can make all the difference to your foxgloves
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Petals & Roots: Easy Dinner Party Flowers to Instantly Elevate Your Spring TableUp your hosting game with DIY flowers that look really professional
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The Simple Penny Trick That Makes Your Bird Bath Safer for Wildlife This Summer – Gardeners Swear By ItKeep visiting birds happier with this time-saving hack
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Stihl GTA 30 Garden Pruner Review: It's Powerful and Precise, But Not for Everyday PruningDespite it's power, I'd recommend this pruning saw to beginners
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How to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeders – 6 Simple Fixes That Actually Work (and Keep Nectar Clean for Longer)Expert-backed techniques to keep hummingbird feeders ant free
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5 Perennials You Can Plant Once and Ignore – Hardy, No-Fuss Picks for All Types of YardThese effortless perennials thrive on neglect and still look beautiful
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Petals & Roots: How to Style a Mantelpiece With Spring Flowers – A Simple, Elegant Idea for Capturing the SeasonHave fun letting your favorite spring blooms shine with this seasonal design idea
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Petals & Roots: 4 Steps I Always Take to Make Sure My Cut Tulips Last for Weeks at HomeAfter a decade as a florist, I know what tulips really need to look fabulous for as long as possible
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Petals & Roots: How to Create a Living Table Centerpiece to Welcome Spring into Your HomeA simple yet stunning nod to the season
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I Kept My Poinsettia Alive Past Christmas – Here’s What I Do in March and April for a Burst of Healthy Growth in SummerIt might not seem like a lot, but doing these small steps now will set your poinsettia up for success
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5 Low-Maintenance Potted Plants That Thrive on Neglect – Perfect for Busy GardenersThe plants barely need any attention to flourish
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5 Easy Climbing Plants for Pots That Will Transform Small Gardens With Spring Color and LifeMake the most of balconies, courtyards and small patios by growing vertically
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Never Buy These 5 Plants as Seedlings – Experts Say They Grow So Much Better When Started from SeedSowing these types of seeds at home will save you money and give you better results
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6 Steps to Overseeding a Lawn in Spring – The Right Way to Repair and Thicken Patchy GrassA step-by-step guide to get your grass summer-ready
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Petals & Roots: The Sweet Pea Seed Sowing Trick I Use Every Spring – For Fast and Foolproof GerminationIt takes seconds (and doesn't involve soaking them)
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Garden Diaries: How Sasha York Restored a 2.5-Acre Victorian Walled Garden in Yorkshire – And Found Her SanctuaryDiscover a garden restoration with solace and soul at its heart
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Petals & Roots: Bring Beautiful Primroses into Your Home For an Easy and Timeless Spring RefreshYou can style this design in vintage containers you already own
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Can You Still Feed Birds Safely? Expert-Approved Alternatives to Bird FeedersWith avian flu still present across North America, some states recommend taking traditional bird feeders down
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Think Twice Before Touching Your Neighbor’s Tree – Legal Experts Warn When Pruning Could Break the LawIt's tempting to prune an overhanging branch, but don't get snip-happy just yet
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Where to Place a Spider Plant for Positive Feng Shui – The Exact Spots Experts say Boost Energy and AbundanceBy placing your spider plant with intention, you can align its auspicious energy with balance and harmony
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The Hidden Risk in Your Bird Feeder – How to Stop It From Spreading Disease and Keep Garden Birds SafeHere's how to spot the warning signs of avian flu, and prevent deadly contamination
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Petals & Roots: Why I’m Skipping Roses This Valentine’s Day – and What I’m Using In My Bouquets InsteadBe inspired by the seasons if you're giving flowers this month
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Put Out Hummingbird Feeders Early in 2026, Say Experts – Discover The Seasonal Sweet Spot for Attracting More Beautiful Birds, Wherever You LiveAttract these adorable birds to your plot with this advice
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